GE GDT550HGD0BB Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Dishwasher Installation
STEP 10: SLIDE DISHWASHER THREE-FOURTHS
OF THE WAY INTO CABINET
I M PO RTANT
- Do notpush against f ront panelwith
knees. Damage will o ccur.
• Graspthesides ofthefront panel and slide d ishwasher into
theopeningo few inches ato time.
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D not usho in
front door panel with
knee. Damage to the
door panel will occur.
• As you proceed, pull the drain hose through the opening
under the sink. Stop pushing when the dishwasher extends
about 6 inches forward of adjacent cabinets.
• Make sure drain hose is not kinked under or behind the
dishwasher.
• Make certain the house wiring, drain line and water line do
not interfere with components under dishwasher.
STEP 11: INSTALL TRIM PIECES
(on some models)
Skip this step if trim is not supplied with the dishwasher.
In this step you will need the trim pieces set aside in Step 1.
• Position the trim pieces so the lips face toward the
dishwasher door.
• Select o trim piece and press it onto the left side tub flange.
Start with the top edge and press the trim piece completely
onto the tub flange as you move towards the bottom. Repeat
for the right side tub flange trim piece.
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If you would like to order the Trim Kit from GE Service, please
call 800.GE.Cares and request port number WD08×10094 for
BB models or WD08×10096 for WW or CC models.
STEP 12: INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
You will need the mounting brackets and 2 #8 hex-heod screws
set aside in Step 1.
You must install the mounting brackets onto the dishwasher
tub frame top or sides prior to sliding the dishwasher into place
under the countertop.
Install mounting brackets on top if the underside of
countertop is wood or wood-like material that accepts screws:
Im PORTANT - After installing brackets and b efore
closing the dishwasher door, adjust the brackets by bending
them up as needed, so that they do not contact the top of the
dishwasher door and cause damage.
Top Mounting
#8 Bracket
Screw
Bracket
Di_
tub frame Bend and break here
after installing if
counter has o short
overhang.
• If you ore instollinc the dishwasher under o counter with o
short overhang, the countertop brackets may extend beyond
the edge of the counter. If this is the case, remove the excess
length by repeatedly bending the brackets at the front notch
only until they break.
Install mounting brackets on sides if the countertop is
granite or similar material that will not accept wood screws:
• Break off front portion of the tab with pliers at the location
shown.
• Position the left-hand side bracket as shown. Repeat with the
right bracket.
Side Mounting
Dishwasher
tub frame
#8 Bracket
Screw --_-%.
\
Bend and break
Jhere if necessary